CJA 394 Court Management Executive Summary

CJA/394

The traditional and "problem-solving" roles of the judge may be at odds philosophically, ethically, managerially, and Procedurally Communities expect more from courts for example, rehabilitation, reform, and control/cure of substance abuse and other behaviors and conditions. But some social problems cannot be solved. For example, mental health courts have proliferated as a result of federal funding. However, advocates point out that mental illness is not a crime and, in some instances, may be treatable but not curable. Likewise, domestic violence issues are complex; while courts can address some aspects and implement practices that will not exacerbate the problems; the general dynamics of domestic violence make the problem difficult...